The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has appointed Donna Williams as chairwoman of the board for 2025. Williams is vice president of product management at POOLCORP, a wholesale distributor of swimming pool equipment, parts and supplies and related outdoor living products.
General Galactic Systems Inc., a leading smart water monitoring products company for residential pools and spas, announced the launch of a new professional, inline version of its flagship smart water monitoring product, the Crystal Water Monitor. With the Crystal Water Monitor Inline System, pool professionals can remotely monitor all of their clients’ pools in one place with higher accuracy, frequency and reliability of its pH, oxidation-reduction potential and temperature readings.
Adams Pool Solutions, a leading name in pool renovation and maintenance, is marking 70 years of service in the industry, 50 years at its Pleasanton, California, location and 25 years at its Las Vegas location.
Pool Brain, a leading pool company software platform, announced a partnership with WaterGuru, a market leader in residential and commercial pool health monitoring.
King Technology has released FROG Algae Blocker 4Pro, a dry, concentrated algaecide formula in prefilled pods. The pod is put in the skimmer basket, dispenses within 24 hours and is discarded on the next service visit.
Allison Hanson, Travis Narry and Mallory Wachowski are joining BioLab’s pro dealer division as district sales managers for the Northeast, East and North regions respectively. All three have several years of pool industry experience.
AquaStar Pool Products announced its partnership with Every Child a Swimmer and Step Into Swim to develop a handout on pool safety and drowning prevention for pool service providers.
Pool Brain, a leading innovator in pool company software, announced a strategic partnership with Riverbend Sandler, a Texas-based Top 50 pool builder and service company. Riverbend Sandler will integrate Pool Brain’s advanced platform into its extensive pool service division.
Nidec’s U.S. MOTORS brand will be on display at booth #2316 at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in November. U.S. MOTORS will feature its Neptune motor line and its newest pool motor, the Neptune Hybrid, as well as two live motor pump demonstrations.
Fluidra North America, a leading global manufacturer of pool and wellness products, announced Jon Viner, formerly executive vice president of commercial, spa and specialty at Fluidra, as its new president. Viner succeeds Lennie Rhoades, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities.
Heritage Pool Supply Group has acquired Island Pool & Spa Supply, a wholesale distributor of pool and spa products. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code announced the appointment of Betsy Watson as its new director of communications. Watson joins CMAHC with a diverse background in both nonprofit and for-profit health care communications, bringing experience in public relations, performance marketing and program development.